Achievers
MARCH 22, 2012
Hey A , We just polled our company and our engagement scores were down low. We’ve noticed a shift in morale and lack of recognition in general. We want to start with our managers to begin making a change. What do managers need to do to increase employee engagement on a daily basis? Thanks, Pat MaBack. Pat MaBack, It is common for managers in today’s workforce to not say thank you enough.
Talent Culture
MARCH 29, 2012
Most people I talk to really enjoy Facebook’s interface and spend at least a little bit of time there each day. Most acknowledge its benefits for keeping in touch with friends and family, but few recognize Facebook’s implications for job search and its growing relevance as a job search and career management tool. With over 850 million users (a network that is approximately eight times larger than LinkedIn) and a robust demographic of professionals with 10+ years of work experience, t
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Insperity
MARCH 20, 2012
It is common knowledge that employers use different compensation strategies to motivate their employees. Most often individuals are provided with base pay to engage with the company and ensure their continued participation. In many cases, base salary alone will only spur an employee to work at the level required for them to keep their job. If employers want staff members to perform at a superior level, they likely have to offer employees the opportunity to earn incentive (i.e.
Achievers
MARCH 29, 2012
A , We have had so much trouble attracting great talent. While we’ve had a number of applications, the qualifications we’re coming across don’t match with the jobs. This makes a lot of work for our recruiting team, with not enough results. How can we attract better talent without exhausting our teams? Phillip Jobs. Phillip Jobs, Have you considered holding an open house or lunch and learn?
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Achievers
MARCH 28, 2012
Hi, I’m Chris and I use our in house rewards and recognition program when I want to applaud my team. Sometimes, it’s hard to get the process moving, so I started some things of my own. Unfortunately … they didn’t’ turn out too great. Through trial and error (and yes, ‘trial’ means I’ve actually done this), here is my top 5 list of ways to not recognize your sales team.
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Achievers
MARCH 26, 2012
Would you order the most expensive meal on the menu and expect your date to pay? Would you tell your date to arrive at 7PM sharp and then show up an hour later? You probably wouldn’t, because great relationships are a two-way street of giving and taking. And like romantic relationships, your relationships with your employees need to be equally co-invested.
Achievers
MARCH 23, 2012
Years of service, length of tenure, and ‘paying your dues’. Could these expressions be any more of a drag? At A chievers, we’ve kissed one-year-lapels goodbye and have adopted a more meaningful way to celebrate anniversaries. Yes, that’s right. We call it anniversaries. 1 Year Anniversary – Presentation in front of the employee’s respective department. 2 Year Anniversary – Presentation in front of the company at our weekly First Round Friday. 3 Year Anniversary+ – Presentation in front
Achievers
MARCH 21, 2012
Introducing, the second A chievers Blog Contest! How does it work? Easy! Between March 21st and April 4th simply tell us your best recognition story to win $100.00 worth of points which you can redeem for one of hundreds of electronics, gift cards and MORE ! QUESTION: What is your best recognition story that happened to you at work? Step 1: Fill out the form below and leave your answer to the question, “ What is your best recognition story that’s happened to you at work?
Achievers
MARCH 20, 2012
“Align your feedback with the company’s overall objectives. The most deeply motivated people – not to mention those who are most productive and satisfied – hitch their desires to a cause larger themselves.”. The post Make your team’s values the corporate values appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.
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Achievers
MARCH 19, 2012
Your employees are your first customers. It is common for companies to believe customer loyalty is the key to profitability, but, in reality, employee loyalty is even more profitable and important to companies. Organizations should adopt the mindset of engaging their employees first, because engaged employees drive customer happiness. Loyal and engaged employees are more aligned to customer’s needs and generate 37% higher sales and 31% higher productivity on average (according to a recent artic
Achievers
MARCH 16, 2012
Why Work at A chievers? Reason Number #47: Social Responsibility. As the saying goes, “If you light a lamp for somebody, it will also brighten your path”. In today’s world, social awareness and balance has become crucial not only to individual fulfillment but also to respectable business. There’s no question that at A chievers, employees are committed to Social Responsibility to better the local and global communities.
Achievers
MARCH 15, 2012
Dear A , My company’s recognition practices are completely outdated – although still used by everyone at the company on a regular basis. I want to adopt more of the new trends and make a step forward with our recognition program but we don’t have time to educate everyone before we implement a new program. Is it important to have a transition? Or can we just say out with the old, in with the new when it comes to new engagement and recognition best practices?
Achievers
MARCH 14, 2012
Providing employees with rewards that are culturally and personally meaningful to them is the first part of the engagement equation. This ensures that rewards are not only diverse and culturally relevant, and continues to drive key positive behaviors that get business results. With global rewards, companies make engagement the universal language of their people.
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Achievers
MARCH 13, 2012
“You wouldn’t let people smoke in your office because of the harmful effects it has on others. Like smoking, disengagement is damaging to your workforce. People who are unhappy and underperforming are bringing down the rest of your employees – including top performers who are engaged.“. The post Disengagement not permitted appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.
Achievers
MARCH 12, 2012
A Player [Ey-pley-er] noun : An A Player is a candidate or employee who has at least a 90 percent chance of achieving a set of outcomes that only 10 percent of other possible candidates or employees in this field could achieve. A Players aren’t good – they’re great. They’re top performers, role models, trailblazers, and A chievers. In order for companies to excel, employers must have the right people in place to execute the vision.
Achievers
MARCH 9, 2012
Why A chievers are Rockstars. For most people, the word “Rockstar” brings to mind electric guitars, head banging, and probably the lyrics “Oh, oh, oh, oh, sweet child of mmmmmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnneeeee”. But at A chievers, the word “Rockstar” brings to mind points, trips, and visa cards. Wait. What?! That’s right: out with the Rockstar Renegades and in with the Rockstar Referrals!
Achievers
MARCH 8, 2012
Right now, our primary focus for recognition is years of service. We give employees a cheque with a specific denomination that corresponds with the year they are celebrating. The program is easy to administer, but we can’t really measure the ROI. What are your thoughts regarding providing employees monetary gifts for their service anniversary? Wanting More, Hugh G.
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Achievers
MARCH 7, 2012
Frustrated HR manager in desperate need of an employee engagement solution. Looking for a recognition platform that is not an in house DYI program. I repeat: NOT IN HOUSE. The post Wanted: Recognition appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.
Achievers
MARCH 6, 2012
“The most effective way to drive long-term performance is to provide employees with an intrinsic motivator – the ability to choose their own rewards. Empowering employees to redeem for what is of value to them is an enjoyable experience, motivating the employee to perform the activity that resulted in this outcome again.”. The post Motivation made meaningful appeared first on [engage]- The Employee Success and Engagement Blog by Achievers.
Achievers
MARCH 5, 2012
Leading a team to success is no easy feat. When you look at successful sports teams and dissect their elements of achievement, it certainly has something to do with having the right people in the right place at the right time. But it also extends beyond talent to having a strategic and effective coaching that prepares and leads the team to win. There are three benefits that coaches have that translate to the workplace.
Achievers
MARCH 2, 2012
What are you doing for your employees to show that you value them and their contributions this year? Last year, A chievers participated in this flashmob! Here are some easy ideas to show your employees in a cheap and cheerful way how much you value them: – Handwritten notes. – Complimentary breakfast or lunch. – Take your team out for lunch. – Host a First-Round Friday. – Call a company or department meeting and genuinely thank your employees. – At a departme
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Achievers
MARCH 1, 2012
Dear A , We’re a results driven company, but a lot of our employees are beginning to feel like all of their effort is usually discredited. We want to keep our environment focused on the end outcomes but don’t want the workforce to feel discouraged along the way. How do we manage both parts of this equation without taking away from the importance of getting business results?
Talent Culture
MARCH 25, 2012
Glassdoor recently launched Inside Connections , a Facebook application that allows users to find information on who their friends know at various companies. This information can be leveraged to build relationships and gain valuable introductions that could lead to job opportunities. At first glance, the platform appears very similar to two other Facebook applications, BranchOut and BeKnown , but Glassdoor offers something that is very unique and is not available on any of the top networking sit
Insperity
MARCH 29, 2012
Implementing a work-life balance program is an important consideration for every employer. In fact, recent studies indicate that work-life balance is one of the top influencers of employee motivation. Not only do successful programs increase motivation and engagement, they also reduce stress. And given that 75-90 percent of physician visits are related to stress, much of it work-related, making an effort to keep your employees happy and healthy will benefit your business as well.
Insperity
MARCH 25, 2012
Every organization runs into occasional recruiting challenges, but with the job market showing signs of improvement since the economic downturn, new and different challenges are likely on the horizon. Below is a list of the top recruiting challenges for 2012, and helpful tips for how to overcome them: 1. Retaining Top Talent. The challenge: Attracting ideal candidates is difficult enough: What about keeping them around?
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